Sentences with phrase «obese dogs overweight»

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The microbiomes of overweight or obese dogs were found to be more responsive to a high protein diet compared to microbiomes of lean dogs; this is consistent with the idea that healthy microbiomes are more resilient.

If your cat or dog seems too rotund, it can be an opportunity to get healthier yourself: A study conducted last year discovered that when dog owners heard that their pups were overweight or obese, the diagnosis spurred them to exercise more, and both they and their dogs slimmed down.

52.5 % of U.S. dogs are overweight or obese.

Many dog owners are unaware that, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, close to half the dogs in the USA are considered overweight and 6.7 million of those dogs are designated as clinically obese.

Unlike cats, overweight or obese dogs don't usually develop diabetes, although it can happen, he said.

Older pets are also more susceptible to being overweight, according to the study, which said that 52 percent of overweight or obese dogs are over the age of 7 years.

He cites the Association for Pet Obesity and Prevention, which reports that more than half the dogs in the U.S. are overweight, and one out of five is obese.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)(www.petobesityprevention.org), approximately 54 % of U.S. dogs are considered overweight or obese...

Just over half of all cats and dogs in U.S. households are either overweight or obese, according to a survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

Earlier this year, a study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention revealed that more than 44 percent of dogs are overweight or obese — a 1 percent increase from the previous year.

A recent study shows that almost half of dogs are overweight or obese, and local veterinarians say it's the owners that need to take control if they want to keep Fido around for years to come.

Dogs who eat noodles on a regular basis may gain weight and become overweight or obese.

Of course, too much fat will lead to your dog becoming overweight or obese.

In the United States, over half of all dogs are overweight or obese.

Once you've identified that your dog is overweight or obese, it is important to adjust feedings specifically for weight loss — using a specific nutritional product, a specific portion and a specific meal frequency.

Current statistics show that in the U.S., over 50 % of cats and dogs are overweight or obese.

Some studies show that overweight or obese dogs will develop osteoarthritis an average of three years before healthy weight dogs.

Body weight is easy to measure when assessing if a dog is overweight or obese — easier than trying to measure body fat.

This daily walk benefits dogs and owners alike, since about 25 % of dogs are overweight or obese while 36 % of people are obese.

More good news is that even if a dog is overweight or obese, the disease can be reversed, normal body condition can be restored, and life expectancy can be returned to normal.

Being overweight or obese puts added stress on a dog's bones and joints.

Just like with people, overweight and obese dogs suffer reduced length and quality of life.

While over half of American dogs are overweight or obese, fewer than 15 % of their owners realize it.

It is a condition that can get worse if your dog is overweight or obese, so keeping her at a healthy weight is imperative.

Dogs who don't eat enough protein are also more prone to overeating, which means that they can become overweight or obese even though they are also malnourished!

If your dog is overweight or obese you should talk to your veterinarian about ways to help your dog lose weight safely.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 54 percent of cats and dogs in the U.S. — about 93 million animals — are considered overweight or obese, according to the association's 2010 figures.

Feeding your dog sugary foods on a regular basis will almost certainly cause them to gain weight, and they may wind up overweight or obese.

A study by the Pet Obesity Prevention Organisation in 2014, found that an estimated 52 % of dogs in the US were overweight or obese.

In fact, according to a study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, about 54 % of dogs are either obese or overweight (though we'd venture to guess that this figure is much higher!).

Our dog's health is our responsibility and there is an alarming increase in the number of dogs that are now overweight or obese.

If you can't easily feel your dog's ribs under a thin layer of skin and there is no significant waistline dip between her ribs and her hips, then chances are your pooch may be anywhere from slightly overweight to obese.

It's an unfortunate fact that over 40 % of our pet dogs are overweight or obese.

Results of a new study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) released last month reveal a record number of U.S. pets are now classified as overweight or obese, with nearly 54 percent of dogs and 59 percent of cats being classified that way.

More than half of all dogs are estimated to be overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP).

According to a 2016 study, over 53 % of dogs are overweight or obese in the United States and that can shorten their life up to 16 %.

As we know very well, over half of the dogs in America are either overweight or obese, making obesity the No. 1 nutritional disease affecting our four - legged, furry friends.

Obese or overweight animals weigh in at nearly sixty - percent for cats and nearly fifty - percent for dogs.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half the dogs in the U.S. are overweight, and one out of five is obese.

Obese dogs can be prone to developing pancreatitis, primarily because overweight dogs tend to eat a diet higher in fat than is appropriate.

With regular physical activity, your dog will be less likely to become overweight or obese.

Potato chips can also cause weight gain, which can lead your dog to become overweight or obese.

We also know that dogs that are overweight and / or obese have more joint problems than leaner dogs.

According to a study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 53 percent of dogs (44 million total) and 58 percent of cats (55 million total) in the United States qualify as overweight or obese.

These dogs do not need a great deal of exercise but a daily walk is recommended to help prevent the dog from becoming overweight or obese.

According to the CEO of Aratana, millions of dogs suffer from a lack of appetite secondary to underlying illness (Sadly, the remaining dogs are really overweight or obese!).

The general guideline for safe weight loss in dogs is 3 - 5 % body weight loss per month, and for cats it's 1/2 pound (for obese cats) to 1 pound (for moderately overweight cats) weight loss per month.

It's estimated that nearly half of all dogs (cats, too) are overweight or even obese.

In 2014, 52.7 percent of dogs and 57.9 percent of cats in the U.S. were overweight or obese, according to Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

In a recent survey, conducted by the Association of for Pet Obesity Prevention, as many as 52.5 % of dogs and 58.3 % of cats were found to be obese or overweight by their veterinarians, putting about 80 million pets at increased risk for weight related disorders.